Hellenistic Art
  • They carved every bone and muscle in the human body to make them look more realistic in their sculptures
  • They carved ordinary people, gods, and heroes
  • Larger and grander than classical greek buildings
  • They advanced in architecture, sculptures, and art like mosaics
  • The materials that they used were marble, clay, and rock
  • The Hellenistic architects built large and spectacular buildings, palaces, and temples
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This is a picture of the Nike of Samothrace. This was discovered in 1863 and is estimated to be from 190 BC. It was not created for the god Nike, but for a sea battle. It conveys the action and triumph throughout the battle.

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This sculpture portrays a a horse with an office on it made of of marble. The horse is said to be galloping gently. This statue is believed to be created at about 100 BC.

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This is a marble sculpture of a hellenistic hero.

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